At Cooking in The Keys, we share easy fish recipes and island-inspired dishes from the Florida Keys. From quick shrimp dinners and juicy steaks to fresh salads and sweet Key lime treats, these simple recipes bring the taste of the Keys to your kitchen.
Florida Keys Recipes
- Mango Pico de Gallo
- How To Roast a Whole Red Snapper
- Crispy Yellowtail Sandwich
- Coconut Oil Shrimp
- Sweet Coleslaw
- Key West Sweet and Old Sour Chicken
Authentic Key West Key Lime Pie
Sweet and tangy with a crumbly graham cracker crust is how to describe our favorite dessert.
This is a real key lime pie recipe from The Keys 🌴😊🌸
Stone Crabs with Mustard Sauce
Stone crab claws with mustard sauce are a Florida Keys favorite, pairing sweet, chilled crab with a tangy, creamy dip.
Fresh Fish Recipes
Florida Keys food is renowned for its fresh fish and seafood, bold flavors, and local ingredients.
Felice Kaufman
I’m Felice, chef and food blogger in Key Largo, Florida. Cooking in The Keys is all about simple, flavorful dishes made with fresh fish and seafood, fruits, and vegetables from South Florida. My goal is to make cooking easy with delicious recipes anyone can follow. Read more
Tropical Appetizer Recipes
Kick off your Keys gathering with a taste of paradise! Browse our Florida Keys appetizer recipes and find light, fresh bites that capture the island's tropical flavors.
- How To Boil Spiny Lobsters
- Roasted Fairytale Eggplant with Lemon
- Chickpea Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
- Boiled Shrimp With Old Bay
- Peach Mango Salsa
- Blackened Snapper Tacos
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Shrimp Recipes
Sweet and snappy Key West Pink Shrimp are perfect for quick, flavorful meals, whether grilled, sautéed, or chilled for shrimp cocktail.
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Steak Recipes For Dinner
These easy steak recipes are perfect for dinner. All you need is a hot pan, good meat, and a few simple ingredients.
- Cast Iron Porterhouse Steak
- Marinated Chuck Steak Recipe
- Reverse Seared New York Strip Steak
- How To Cook Skirt Steak on The Stove
- Pan Seared Chuck Steak Recipe
- Medium-Rare NY Strip Steak
Seafood Dinner Recipes
Make dinnertime simple with these quick and easy seafood dinner ideas.
Sunset in Key Largo
Experience the beauty of a Key Largo sunset at our favorite spots. Relax with stunning waterfront views while enjoying a delicious meal or sipping on a frozen tropical cocktail. Check out our top picks for the best sunset spots in Key Largo!
Simple Meals. Straight from the Keys
Cooking in The Keys features easy fish recipes, simple meat dishes, and fresh meals from the Florida Keys. From quick seafood dinners to steak, salads, and key lime pie, these island-style recipes bring the taste of the Keys to your kitchen.
